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Sold Out Event! Annual Pastors Appreciation Breakfast
Over 600 Pastors attended a sold out event at the 12th Annual Pastors Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by 880 AM WRFD on May 9th at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. This annual event gives pastors an occasion to be with other pastors and receive fresh insight and encouragement to help them continue their tireless service to their congregations.
Before the breakfast and program began the Pastors had the opportunity to visit over 40 exhibitors. The Heartland Bank team was on hand to meet and visit with many of the Pastors and express to them their appreciation for all the great work in the communities they serve and the inspiration they give to the youth. “For many years we have been a sponsor of the Pastors Appreciation Breakfast. We recognize many Pastors and friends that we have worked with over the years. Heartland has been very involved with the church community and helping with their financial needs,” stated G. Scott McComb, President and CEO.
A very inspirational message was given by the guest speaker, Chip Ingram – host of Living On The Edge, a weekly program broadcast to an audience of over 900,000. Chip Ingram’s passion is to help Christians really live like Christians. He is a pastor, author, coach and has been a teacher for more than twenty-five years. Chip has helped people around the world break out of spiritual ruts and live out the purpose for their lives.
At the conclusion of the program, the Pastors and attendees were entertained with the heartfelt and uplifting music provided by One Voice Gospel Choir from Cedarville University, a Christian college located in southwest, Ohio. It was a very moving presentation by these students. One Voice Gospel Choir is a passionate and expressive ministry for Cedarville students. This choir uses a variety of musical styles and creates a high-energy environment of worship that celebrates the diversity at Cedarville University.
To learn more about the many programs that 880 AM WRFD provides, visit www.wrfd.com.
Some Photos from the Event
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Week of May 7, 2012
ODU & Heartland Bank Team-up to Offer Financial Literacy Seminars
The Ohio Dominican University (ODU) Finance Department of the Division of Business teamed up with Heartland Bank to offer a semi-annual series on financial literacy topics. G. Scott McComb, President & CEO, was the keynote speaker at both events.
The first in the series was offered in September 2011 when McComb spoke on the topics of U.S. Banking Systems and How it Affects You, and Goal: Be a Good Financial Steward. The second event was held April 16, 2012 at the Bishop Griffin Student Center where McComb discussed Regulation of Financial Institutions and Measurements of Financial Institutions. Students, faculty and staff were welcome to attend and between sessions, McComb presented an Update of the Economy at a faculty luncheon.
“We are proud to offer this Financial Literacy Seminar Series to ODU students,” said McComb. “Students seeking advice on financial matters should rely on financial institutions for the advice they need to know from people they trust. As a community bank, this is our commitment and responsibility to the communities in which we serve.”
The event was designed to be a four to five hour mini-course on various topics built around financial issues. Subject matter experts from Heartland Bank along with members of the ODU Finance Program participated in the program.
The program addressed the needs of faculty, staff, students and the community in general but with a special emphasis on college-age adults. Studies have shown that individuals who participated in personal finance courses and who had early responsibility for managing money were more likely to save.
The lessons are designed to resonate with college-age adults struggling perhaps for the first time with real-life money problems such as working extra jobs, taking out personal loans and dealing with the economic alternatives of scarcity, costs and competing choices in a somewhat chaotic world.
Assisting Heartland Bank with the creation of the Financial Literary Seminar series were Dr. John D. Farlin, Dr. Ken Fah and Tony Emanuel. For additional information, you can learn more about ODU below.
Ohio Dominican University
Division of Business
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, Ohio 43219
http://www.ohiodominican.edu
(614) 253-2741
Some photos from the event
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Week of April 30, 2012
Dr. Ed Seifried enlightens guests with 2012 Economic Forecast
Over 250 business professionals were in attendance at Heartland Bank’s 13th Annual Economic Forum at the Hilton Columbus at Easton on April 5, 2012. This year the Forum featured the insights and retrospect of Dr. Edmond J. Seifried. Dr. Seifried is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Business at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He serves as Executive Consultant and Chief Economist for the Sheshunoff CEO Affiliation Programs. Dr. Seifried is also a partner in Seifried & Brew LLC, a community bank consulting firm.
“Dr. Seifried’s presentation gave our guests the insights on the impact of 2012 stock market gains, what happens if Europe falters, and Ohio’s role in America’s march to energy independence,” McComb stated. “The Economic Forum is just one of the ways Heartland Bank continues its’ tradition of helping customers by bringing to them sound financial advice and excellent resources to help make valuable decisions.”
As part of the tradition, Heartland also partners with one of our local markets for an early morning breakfast meeting. This year the event went to Newark. The Licking County Chamber of Commerce and Heartland hosted a group of local leaders at the Midland Theatre. Dr. Seifried shared with the audience the impact of Utica Shale in Ohio and Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania and how it can lead to our energy independence.
Heartland provides a quarterly economic update via webinar with Dr. Seifried and is free to the public. To register for this, and future Heartland Bank events, visit HeartlandBank.com/register today.
As an added bonus for attendees, Dr. Seifried provided the a chart of historical interest rates, going back to 1960. This chart documents many of the significant economic events over the past 50+ years such as the introduction of Medicare in 1963, the first OPEC oil embargo in 1973, NAFTA agreement signing in 1993, the terrorist attack of 9-11 and many more. You can click the image to the left to download the chart. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
Some photos from the event
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Tribute to Tiney M. McComb
Tiney M. McComb, age 69, died quietly at his home in New Albany, Ohio, April 21, 2012. Tiney was born March 27, 1943 in Covington, Virginia and grew up in Huntersville, West Virginia, son of the late Clarence and Georgia (Moore) McComb. He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Helena McComb, and brothers, Grey and Jamie McComb.
Tiney attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and graduated from the University Of Wisconsin Graduate School Of Banking. He was former Chairman and President of Heartland BancCorp, Gahanna, Ohio which he formed in 1988 and former Chairman of Heartland Investments, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heartland Bank. Prior to Heartland, he was employed by Franklin Bank, a state chartered community bank in Columbus, Ohio, from 1968 to 1987, becoming its president in 1978. Throughout Tiney’s career he earned countless honors and awards, most recent being, 2011 Jeanne and John G. McCoy Community Service Award and 2010 Marshall University Alumna Community Achievement Award.
Tiney was a member of New Albany Presbyterian Church, Ohio Commodores, and Sertoma International/Life Member. He was also Past Board Member of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, the American Red Cross, (Columbus Chapter), Community Bankers Association of Ohio, Ohio Bankers Association, the Ohio 4-H Foundation, Director of Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (1997 thru 2002), President of the Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), American Bankers Association, and past member of Regional Advisory BoardChairman of Credit Committee; US Small Business Administration.
Tiney was also a member of the Grove City Masonic Lodge #689 Aladdin Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite 33 Degree Mason and the Grove City Elks Lodge #37. Tiney M. McComb was one of twelve bankers selected in 1984 to complete a delegation from the People to People International Citizen Ambassador Program to the People’s Republic of China in order to develop trade between the United States and China. Mr. McComb enjoyed golf and fishing, held a private pilot’s license and was also an inventor.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Debra McComb; son, G. Scott (Amy) McComb and their children Parker and Kailyn of Gahanna, Ohio; daughter, Camilla McComb, PhD of New Albany, Ohio; brother, Carl McComb; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Family will receive friends from 4-8 P.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St., Gahanna, where a Masonic Service will begin at 7:30 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at 6 P.M. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Church of the Resurrection, 6300 East Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany, where family will receive friends from 4 P.M. until time of service. Rev. David Milroy officiating. Private family inurnment. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 614-939-4558. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Albany Community Foundation’s Helena McComb Memorial Fund for vocal music, 220 Market Street, Suite 205, New Albany, OH 43054. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
Week of April 16, 2012
Power Breakfast Shares Update on Columbus Real Estate Market
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Handouts From The Session
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As part of Heartland Bank’s Power Breakfast Series, Greg Schenk, SIOR CNE President The Schenk Company, Inc. presented an overview of the Commercial Real Estate Market in Columbus. His presentation included the February 2012 Commercial Research Report, the commercial forecast: 2012.Q1 on the Vacancy Rate, Net Absorption, Completions, Inventory and Rent Growth in Office, Industrial, Retail and Multi Family in the Columbus Market vs. the rest of the country.
He reviewed the 2011.Q4 Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Market Survey sharing the highlights. He ended his presentation touching on what to take under consideration during lease negotiations, the mistakes that are commonly made during negotiations. This information gives business the opportunity to reassess their lease and renegotiate to renew or restructure at record low rates.
Greg has twenty five years experience in the business ranging from representing tenants and buyers in locating and negotiating office space renewals and relocations, medical space and investment projects as well as 1031 exchanges, lease buy outs and terminations options. He has achieved the highly sought after SIOR (Society of Office & Industrial Realtors) designation as one of the leading brokers in the country, and has attained the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) designation.
To learn more about Greg Schenk and The Schenk Company, Inc. you can visit http://www.irepthetenant.com.
Some photos from the event
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Week of April 9, 2012
Big Shoes to Fill - Heartland Wishes Retirees Farewell
Over the years, Heartland Bank has celebrated many milestones. We celebrated launching new technology, One Hundred years of commitment and service to our communities, and reaching $500 million in assets...just to name a few. This past March we celebrated another milestone… the recognition of a combined 156 years of banking moving into the exciting world of retirement bliss!
Bobbie Burba, VP, Commercial Relationship Manager, will be retiring from her full-time role as “The Church Lady” at Stygler Road. Bobbie joined Heartland Bank in 1996. She is an active member of the Gahanna Community and beloved mother to her two Shih-Tzus, Petey and Lucky. Her goodbyes only need to be brief as in addition to sharing her retirement with her babies and her wonderful mother, Thelma, she will still work part-time as a member of our Commercial team.
Judy Dettloff, VP, Loan Administration Manager, will be retiring from the Grove City Office. Judy was employee #2 (second only to our founder, Tiney McComb) at the newly formed Heartland Bank in 1988. Judy has come a long way from having to use clipboards to keep loan files straight and has been instrumental in transforming our commercial processing department into what it is today. In the upcoming years Judy looks forward to ministry work and in the upcoming months, looks forward to the birth of her second grandchild.
Bob Halley, SVP, Commercial Relationship Manager, will be fully retiring from the Grove City Office. When Tiney reached out to Bob about working at Heartland, Bob said he needed a desk and Judy…apparently he REALLY doesn’t want to be without her! As employee # 3 starting in 1989, Bob has been a pivotal part of helping Heartland become what Heartland is, especially in the Grove City community. We have been lucky to share Bob these past few years in a part-time capacity as he kicked off his retirement with his beautiful wife Peggy, and will miss him as he fully hangs up his hat.
Cheryl Krouse, VP, Retail Administration Manager, will be retiring from her full-time role with the Retail Management Team. Cheryl and her husband Jim have sunny plans to start enjoying her retirement as soon as she packs up the last box in her office. Cheryl joined the bank in 2003 and completely transformed the Processes pillar in our Performance Culture which enhanced and strengthened our People pillar and the bank’s success as a whole. Her good byes also need only be brief as we plan on having Cheryl still assist us with various projects so she doesn’t get too bored enjoying the beauty of Buckeye Lake.
The impact and involvement this very talented group of bankers has had on our Heartland family is second only to the immense vacancy they will be leaving behind in our halls and our hearts. They have worked hard and deserve this wonderful life step into relaxation and good times. Rest hard, play hard, and know that you will all be greatly missed. We look forward to the opportunity to catch up with all of you at company picnics and holiday parties.
Good luck and best wishes! Please join us in congratulating the following pillars of our institution as they move on to their next journey and be on the lookout for the details about the upcoming send-off that that is being arranged!
Photos from the Retirement Celebration
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Week of April 2, 2012
Heartland Bank Launches Spotlight Series
Who Wouldn’t Want to Grow, Protect and Manage Their Assets?
G. Scott McComb, President and CEO of Heartland Bank, recently announced the launch of the "Spotlight Series", a year-long program of educational events to help customers learn to grow, protect and manage their assets. “For over 100 years, our community bank has been building relationships with our clients. Our core mission is to provide services that promote the economic growth and well-being of individuals and businesses within our communities,” stated McComb.
Events in the Spotlight Series are designed to benefit both small businesses and consumers. Bank experts will present short and informative seminars on topics including:
- Spotlight on Business Insurance – Are you really protected?
- Spotlight on Basic Investing – Are you building for the future?
- Spotlight on Electronic Banking – Can you bank from home?
- Spotlight on Merchant Services – How quickly can you accept a payment?
Spotlight events will be hosted in each local market, several times during the year. Heartland Bank feels that the Spotlight Series adds value to the relationship with their clients. To learn more about the Spotlight Series, or to learn how to “Grow, Protect and Manage Your Assets”, visit heartlandbank.com or contact your local office. Coming soon will be a section on the Heartland website with all the Spotlight Series events, so stay tuned for more...
Photos From a Recent Spotlight Series Event
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For Additional Information Contact:
G. Scott McComb
President and CEO
614.337.4600
Week of March 26, 2012
Burton Metal Finishing - One Stop Shop!
Burton Metal Finishing family owned since 1987 will be celebrating their 25th anniversary July 25th! Scott Burton, current owner and operator, and son of the company founder Dallas Burton, stated, “We are proud of our third generation family-owned business. Value has always been the driving force of our company. Most metal finishing companies provide either plating or powder coating, but few provide both. Burton Metal Finishing has developed the expertise to make this two part process available to their customers at one convenient location.”
QUALITY Metal Finishing is their business! They give customers the best possible service at competitive rates.
- ISO 9002 Certified
- Prompt turnaround
- Full tech support
- PICK UP and DELIVERY within a 100 Mile radius of Columbus, Ohio
With over 150 years of extensive knowledge in the industry and a well-versed knowledgeable staff, they offer a complete selection of finishes including Anodizing, Chromate Conversion Coating and Zinc Processes.
The relationship with Heartland Bank began in 1989 when Dallas Burton first placed his trust in them. Heartland was eager to meet with Burton Metal Finishing executives to identify a financial plan to help the company achieve its goals. They helped facilitate their expansion with an SBA 7A loan.
During the tough economic times and manufacturing downturns of the recent past, Burton Metal Finishing executives began looking for new opportunities to diversify their service offering beyond metal finishing, thereby, positioning their business for future growth. “One of our biggest challenges has been local vendors leaving Columbus, creating longer turn-around times which drove business down. We had to start getting products from Cincinnati and Dayton,” stated Scott Burton.
Click the images below to see Burton Metal Finishing in action...
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Heartland Bank introduced the Burton family to FocusCFO, a Columbus-based firm that provides CFO (Chief Financial Officer) services to small and medium size businesses. FocusCFO researched and evaluated the business and made suggestions that helped Burton Metal Finishing improve their cash flow, operations, internal accounting and revenue.
Heartland Bank also facilitated the purchase of a new software system specifically designed for metal finishing and powder coating job shops enabling Burton Metal Finishing to become more efficient, and therefore more profitable. The new software allows Burton Metal Finishing to quote new jobs more accurately allowing the company to be more competitive.
Burton Metal Finishing has partnered with a variety of service providers over the years helping the company lower its overall expenses; improving profitability and cash flow, becoming a much stronger business. Scott Burton stated, “We also partnered with Sherwin Williams so that after a part is plated or powder coated, they can then put a coat of paint on it more cost-effectively. We had to pass a rigorous 6-month long salt and spray test to become Sherwin Williams certified.”
Through ongoing partnerships and Burton Metal Finishing’s hard work and perseverance, the company’s future looks bright.
www.burtonmetal.comwww.focuscfo.com
Week of March 19, 2012
Protect Yourself Online - Introducing the Online Security Center
With all the technological conveniences that Heartland Bank has to offer, we know many of our customers spend a lot of time online, with their mobile devices and checking e-mail. However, we also know that if you're not careful there are some "not so good" things that can come of an active, always-connected lifestyle. The good news is that we've just launched a new Online Security Center to help address many of the threats that you may encounter while living your life electronically.
Stop over to our Online Security Center today and learn what "phishing" means, what steps we take to keep your information safe while you use online banking, how eStatements can help fight mail fraud and much more! We know that banking electronically is the way of the future. But, we also want to make sure that you remain safe during the process.
» Visit our Online Security Center Today
Week of March 5, 2012
Over 130 Attended 5th Annual Free Money Matters Summit!
“The personal attention was very much appreciated”
On February 25, 2012, Heartland Bank, 104.9 The River and ABC 6/Fox 28 partnered to host the 5th Annual Heartland Bank Money Matters Free Financial Summit. The Saturday morning event took place at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church on Sunbury Road in Columbus and attracted over 130 individuals interested in the free financial advice being offered.
The day started out with attendees receiving a registration packet and light refreshments. The packet listed the three classes they had selected, appointment request form and a survey to be turned in at the closing session. The ten different sessions that they had an opportunity to choose from included: Buying Your First Home, Is Refinancing Right For Me? Budgeting & Living Within Your Means, The Basics of Investing, Am I Protected? Understanding Your Insurance Coverage, and Understanding Your Credit Score and How to Improve It.
Josh Hooper and Mary O’Brien, 104.9 The River Morning Show Hosts, along with Scott McComb, President and CEO of Heartland Bank, entertained questions and comments during the closing session. Josh asked Scott questions regarding about the improvement in the economy, how can people get help and what resources are available. When the attendees were asked how they thought the Summit sessions were, their comments included: “The personal attention was very much appreciated”, “So many eye opening factors I was not aware of”, and “The speaker was informative and easy to understand”. Participants were very heartfelt with their comments and many of them asked for longer sessions and the opportunity for more classes.
G. Scott McComb, President and CEO of Heartland Bank stated, “We are proud to offer this financial resource again this year to Central Ohioans. Now more than ever consumers should rely on financial institutions for the advice they need to know from people they can trust. As a community bank, this is our commitment and responsibility to the communities in which we serve.”
Todd Stach, Program Director at 104.9 The River, added “The tools, information and encouragement available for free was absolutely priceless! I have personally seen lives changed and hope restored to those who have attended in the past.” Tony D’Angelo, Director of Sales WTTE FOX 28 and WSYX ABC 6 stated, “We are proud to support Heartland Bank’s Free Financial Summit. The event is both timely and vital to the Central Ohio Community.”
During the closing session, McComb recognized Pastor Washington and thanked him and Mt. Hermon for hosting the venue and presented him a check for $500 for their Youth Program. After recognizing and thanking Heartland’s partners, McComb announced, “A free lunch is being provided and served by Chile Verde after the closing session. In addition, a Bonus Session will be offered after lunch to anyone that wanted that fourth session and there wasn’t an opportunity. Now, there is!”
For information on upcoming events with Heartland Bank, please feel free to contact us.
Photos From The Event
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Week of February 27, 2012
We “Love” Newark! Valentine’s Day Groundbreaking!
What better way to tie in ‘We Love Newark’ than to have the groundbreaking for Heartland Bank’s new office on Valentine’s Day!
Over 50 people braved the cold weather and snowflakes for the Valentine’s Day Groundbreaking of the new home of Heartland Bank in Newark. The bank welcomed government and business leaders to this historic event. “We couldn’t be happier with the turnout. It shows we have a lot of support in town,” said G. Scott McComb, President and CEO.
Newark Mayor Jeff Hall thanked Heartland Bank for beginning what the city hopes becomes an attractive welcome to downtown visitors taking the Fourth Street exit. Mayor Hall commented, “We certainly appreciate Heartland’s seal of approval for the future of Newark. We hope it’s just the start of good things to come in the downtown area.”
The city of Newark has spent a couple of years tearing down and clearing land for a new downtown development. Developer Jerry McClain has spent about $3 million buying and demolishing old, dilapidated buildings near the improved downtown interchange. “Newark is lucky to have somebody like Jerry,” McComb said. “He wants to give back to the community. The downtown has a lot to look forward to.”
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Jerry McClain stated, “This is the beginning on the west side of downtown Newark and the hotel going to the east. Two new projects, and then we’ll start filling in the middle, potentially with two new restaurants.”
After 18 years of being located on the Courthouse Square in downtown Newark, Heartland’s new location will be larger and more conveniently located to serve the residents, businesses and the Newark community as a whole. The new office will be located at 44 W. Locust Street (corner of 4th and Locust Streets). The building will have Georgian architecture with red brick walls and white columns, and over 4,500 square feet - almost double the size of Heartland’s current Newark Office.
The demolition of The Eatery will begin in less than two weeks, with the bank opening in the third quarter of the year. Heartland Bank will remain open at its North Park Place location until the new building opens.
Week of February 20, 2012
Heartland Goes Back To Its Roots….
Founded in 1911 as The Croton Bank Co. in Northwest Licking County, Heartland Bank has not forgotten where it got its start.
In 2011, during the bank’s 100-year birthday celebration, Rodney Newell, a longtime customer of Heartland Bank, spoke with Scott McComb, Heartland Bank’s President and CEO, about the Croton community. During that conversation, McComb talked about the Power Breakfast Series that was hosted the Corporate Office and often times went on the road to other local markets. Rodney thought this was a great idea and asked if it was something Heartland could bring to Croton during the first quarter of 2012. McComb said just name the date and we will take care of the rest.
From speaking with Rodney, McComb understood the community wanted to get some ideas on how to restore vitality back into the community. The stakeholders of Croton were looking for ways to rebuild their community and attract new businesses. The hardware store was gone, the gas station closed and growth of new businesses had stalled. After much research Heartland found the perfect speaker, Eric Romich, from the OSU Extension Office in Wyandot County.
With the date set and wheels in motion, on Friday, February 10th Heartland hosted a Power Breakfast in Croton, Ohio. Several community stakeholders attended the breakfast at The Diner where Romich presented, “How Do You Restore Vitality Back Into The Community?” The presentation included, recognizing the current dynamics impacting our country, state and local communities, analyzing types of communities and how they are established, identifying community development challenges and opportunities and bringing back vitality by exploring some recent strategies and success stories that have been implemented in other communities.
Romich is an educator for the Community Economic Development Department of The Ohio State University Extension Office in Wyandot County. Romich’s areas of program specialization include Business Retention & Expansion, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Planning, Renewable Energy Development, and Land Use Planning. McComb closed the breakfast with comments on community development, stating “the Power Breakfast Series helps Heartland Bank continue its tradition of helping clients by bringing them sound financial advice and helpful resources to help make valuable decisions.”
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For more information on other services and topics provided by The Ohio State University Extension Office visit http://extension.osu.edu.
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